Mabel O. Akinyemi

The Relationship Between Body Weight and Growth Hormone Gene Polymorphism in Indigenous Turkeys of Nigeria

Mercy O. Oso, Mabel O. Akinyemi, Osamede H. Osaiyuwu, Olarenwaju B. Morenikeji, Oluwatobi E. Fijabi, Michael O. Adeosun, Ibilola A. Shobanke, Kayode M. Ewuola, Temidayo E. Koledafe, Oluwaseyi E. Oso & Geofrey I. Nwokorie · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

The candidate gene approach is a valuable tool for improving breeding programs, particularly in poultry, by identifying traits for enhanced production performance. This study investigates the growth hormone (GH) gene as a potential determinant of body weight in Nigerian indigenou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i72560

In silico Analysis of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in INHA Gene of Sheep and Goats

Rasheed B. Fatai, Mabel O. Akinyemi & Osamede H. Osaiyuwu · Biotechnology Journal International · 2020

Inhibin A (INHA) a member of the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) family has been implicated in the negative feedback control mechanism of the pituitary follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). Inhibin has been reported to be associated with litter size, milk yield, fertility and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bji/2020/v24i230098

Computational Analysis of the Sequences of LIPE Gene of Selected Ruminants and Non-ruminants

Rasheed B. Fatai, Mabel O. Akinyemi & Osamede Henry Osaiyuwu · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2019

Tropically adapted farm animals are characterized by low meat and milk productivity. Traditionally, mass selection has been widely employed in breeding for improved animal performance. However, improving animal productivity using mass selection is laborious and usually less effec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i330117